- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/08/2026
Job description
American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, ICU – Athens, TX 75751
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Location: Athens, Texas
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00). Block scheduling approved. Weekend coverage required.
Highlights:
- 10-bed ICU unit with manageable 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- 13-week travel assignment with flexible 3x12 or 4x12 scheduling options
- Block scheduling available for enhanced work-life balance
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
- Epic charting system experience required
- One pre-approved time off period available during contract
Requirements:
- Active RN license (state or compact license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with 2:1 or 3:1 patient ratios
- Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, vasoactive drip titration, central line care, and blood product administration
- Must reside outside specified local counties
- Ability to complete onboarding requirements within 48 hours of contract signing
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and scheduling flexibility in a supportive ICU environment. You'll care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs while benefiting from comprehensive interdisciplinary support and a manageable patient ratio. The 24-hour orientation ensures you're well-prepared to succeed, and flexible scheduling options allow you to maintain work-life balance throughout your 13-week assignment.
American Consultants Job ID #18974834. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus